tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10880047807786477742024-03-14T03:24:50.619-07:00MSL ACADEMIC SUPPORTUrsula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-56594520639217573582010-08-04T12:25:00.001-07:002010-08-04T12:25:43.193-07:00MSL Academic Support, Fall 2010 Programs for First-Year StudentsMSL Academic Support, Fall 2010 Programs<br /><br />First-Year Support:<br /><br />Welcome to MSL, 1L's!<br /><br />Take advantage of the resources we’re offering to help you navigate the first year of law school. The Academic Support office has the following programs in place to help you through the first year:<br /><br /> 1L Seminars focusing on first-year study skills, writing skills, and exam skills. (Held during your regularly scheduled writing classes—mandatory attendance!)<br /><br />Topic: ASP Steps for Academic Success <br />Wednesday, Aug. 18th (during orientation)<br /><br />Topic: Outlining and Organizing Essential Information<br />Monday, Sept. 13th (during your writing class)<br /><br />Topic: Study Skills, Tools and Resources<br />Monday, Oct. 18th (during your writing class)<br /><br />Topic: Exam Skills<br />Wednesday, Nov. 24th (during your writing class)<br /><br /> Exam Skills Seminars: Help with outlining, note-taking, exam-taking, and reading and writing skills, including practice essay exams with immediate feedback. <br /><br />Topic: Case Briefs, Study Skills, and Steps for Law School Success<br />Saturday, 9/11 at 11 AM <br /><br />Topic: Civil Procedure Practice Exam<br />Saturday, 9/25 at 11 AM<br /><br />Topic: Reading Effectively and Efficiently (Prof. Starkis)<br />Date and time TBA<br /><br />Topic: Midterm Review<br />Saturday, 10/2 at 11 AM<br /><br />Topic: Criminal Law Practice Exam<br />Saturday, 10/23 at 11 AM<br /><br />Topic: Property Practice Exam<br />Saturday, 11/6 at 11 AM<br /><br />Topic: Final Review<br />Saturday, 11/20 at 11 AM<br /><br /> Workshops: Substantive help with your first-year courses<br />o Your professors will announce workshops, led by your professors’ teaching assistants. Check with your professor(s) for dates, times and further information!<br /><br /> ASP 1L Drop-in Hours: The time to ask questions, find out about academic resources, and get help with academics.<br />o Saturdays 8 – 11 AM and by appointment<br /><br /> Midterm and Final Exam Reviews—ASP tips and techniques, advice from upper-level students, practice tests, and free food!<br />o Save the Date: SBA/Academic Support Midterm Exam Review on Saturday, 10/2 at 11 AM<br />o Save the Date: SBA/Academic Support Final Exam Review on Saturday, 11/20 at 11 AM<br /><br /> Guided Study Groups: Sign up and get bi-weekly help and resources for your study group<br /><br /> Special events <br />o Save the Date: MSL/Mass Bar Association Young Lawyer Career Conference <br />Thurs 9/23 from 4 – 7 PM<br />Networking reception to follow at 7 PM!<br /><br /> Individual tutoring and peer-to-peer mentoring programs <br /><br />o First-year tutoring (stop by Academic Support for a formal evaluation and to make an appointment)<br />o First-year peer mentoring program—sign up to be matched with an upper-level student mentor!<br /><br /> A First-Year Resource Library<br /><br /><br />Contact:<br /><br />Prof. Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.<br />Director of Academic Support<br />(978) 681-0800 x177<br />Ursula@mslaw.eduUrsula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-85735269613220836672010-08-04T12:23:00.000-07:002010-08-04T12:25:03.682-07:00MSL Academic Support, Fall 2010 Programs for Upper-Level Students and Bar TakersMSL Academic Support, Fall 2010 Programs for Upper-Level Students and Bar Takers<br /><br />Welcome back, 2L's and 3L's! Here's to another great school year!<br /><br />Second-Year Support:<br /><br />The Academic Support office has the following programs in place to help you:<br /><br /> 2L Practice Exams:<br />o Evidence:<br /> Tuesday, 12/7 at 6 PM<br />o Constitutional Law:<br /> Thursday, 12/9 at 6 PM<br />o Wills & Trusts:<br /> TBA during Study Week<br /><br /> Seminars:<br />o Taking the Bar Exam Seminar: Tips for Tackling the Comparison Course and the Bar; Information about the Bar Exam; Steps to Take NOW and Later!<br /> Wednesday, Sept. 1st at 5 PM<br />o Beyond the Bar Exam Seminar: Career Next Steps, Tips for Writing on the Job, and More!<br /> Wednesday, October 27th at 5 PM<br /><br /> Workshops: Substantive help with your second-year courses<br />o Your professors will announce workshops, led by your professors’ teaching assistants. Check with your professor(s) for dates, times and further information!<br /><br /> Special events <br />o Save the Date: MSL/Mass Bar Association Young Lawyer Career Conference <br />Thurs 9/23 from 4 – 7 PM<br />Networking reception to follow at 7 PM!<br /><br /> Individual tutoring (stop by Academic Support for a formal evaluation and to make an appointment)<br /><br /> A Complete Resource Library in the ASP Office<br /><br /><br />Bar Preparation Support:<br /><br /><br />The Academic Support office has the following programs in place to assist with bar preparation:<br /><br /> Bar Exam Practice Questions, Bar Essay Resources, and Jurisdiction-Specific Bar Information<br /><br /> Seminars:<br />o Taking the Bar Exam Seminar: Tips for Tackling the Comparison Course and the Bar; Information about the Bar Exam; Steps to Take NOW and Later!<br /> Wednesday, Sept. 1st at 5 PM<br />o Beyond the Bar Exam Seminar: Career Next Steps, Tips for Writing on the Job, and More!<br /> Wednesday, October 27th at 5 PM<br /><br /> Skills Seminars and Practice Essay Exams <br />o Bar Essay Workshop TBA on a Saturday<br />o Feb 2011 and July 2011 Bar Exam BootCamp Weekend Courses TBA<br /><br /> Bar Exam Drop-in Hours: The time to ask questions, find out about bar exam resources, and get help with preparing for the bar.<br />o Saturdays 8 – 11 AM and by appointment <br /><br /> Bar exam tutoring (stop by Academic Support for a formal evaluation and to make an appointment)<br /><br /> Special events<br />o Save the Date: MSL/Mass Bar Association Young Lawyer Career Conference <br />Thurs 9/23 from 4 – 7 PM<br />Networking reception to follow at 7 PM!<br /><br /> A Bar Exam Resource Library<br /><br /><br />Contact:<br /><br />Prof. Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.<br />Director of Academic Support<br />(978) 681-0800 x177<br />Ursula@mslaw.eduUrsula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-30775501716927999002010-04-22T19:43:00.000-07:002010-04-22T19:44:46.552-07:00First-years: Final Exam Review this Saturday!* Mock exams<br />* Issue spotting<br />* IRAC/Legal analysis help<br />* Trivia<br /><br />Co-sponsored by BLSA and SBA; BBQ to follow!<br /><br />Saturday, 4/24/10<br /><br />11 AM <br /><br />Room 206Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-80253010693360990302010-04-08T06:38:00.001-07:002010-04-08T06:38:56.869-07:001L EXAM SKILLS SEMINAR: Torts Practice ExamMSL First-Years:<br /><br />Torts Practice Exam<br /><br />Saturday, 4/10/10 <br /><br />11 AM<br /><br />Room 206Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-61994666608009709122010-03-25T09:58:00.001-07:002010-03-25T09:58:35.918-07:00Contracts Practice Exam Sat 3/27MSL First-Years:<br /><br />Contracts Practice Exam<br /><br />Saturday, 3/27/10 <br /><br />11 AM<br /><br />Room 206Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-28252145593433132792010-03-18T14:30:00.001-07:002010-03-18T14:34:02.936-07:00The ASP Progam Welcomes a New Tutor!The ASP program welcomes new tutor Alycia Kenney-Montero!<br /><br />A cum laude graduate of MSL, former participant on MSL's trial advocacy team, and now local attorney, Alycia is sure to provide MSL students with sage advice and insights regarding study skills and techniques, exam prep, and law school academic success. We are excited to have Alycia on board!<br /><br />Alycia joins tutor Anne Hemingway in the ASP office. Tutoring is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-7 PM. Email ursula @ Mslaw.edu to sign up for a slot.Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-64670150056024113902010-03-04T09:05:00.001-08:002010-03-04T09:06:43.356-08:001L's: Midterm Review this weekend!First-year student Midterm Review event:<br /><br />Saturday, 3/6/10<br /><br />11 AM<br /><br />Room 206<br /><br />* Issue spotting<br />* IRAC and analytical skills<br />* Exam practice<br />* Torts and Contracts focus<br />* Free pizza sponsored by the SBA!Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-33678482168585304532010-02-28T08:12:00.000-08:002010-02-28T08:14:21.305-08:00First-Year Seminar: Preventing Law School Burnout TOMORROW (3/1)!First-year students: attend the "Preventing Law School Burnout" seminar on Monday, 3/1/10 at 12:15-1 PM or 5:30-6 PM in Room 216!Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-85472284158466017172010-02-28T07:55:00.001-08:002010-02-28T07:57:03.204-08:00Pick up your Academic Progress journal next week!MSL students: I developed a self-study Academic Progress journal that's versatile enough to use every semester and will help you formulate better study plans and keep track of your progress.<br /><br />Pick up your copy next week in the ASP office!Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-1588459380483840002010-02-24T14:28:00.000-08:002010-02-24T14:29:27.465-08:001L Seminar: Reading Effectively and Efficiently, Saturday, 2/27 at 11 AM!First-year students: Join Prof. Starkis for his fantastic 1L Seminar on reading effectively and efficiently. <br /><br />Saturday, 2/27/10<br /><br />11 AM<br /><br />Room 206Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-740363494900121492010-02-04T08:41:00.000-08:002010-02-04T08:43:25.409-08:001L Seminar: Study Skills on Monday, 2/8/10First-year students:<br /><br />Come learn about study skills, tips and techniques to help you succeed in law school. Also receive information about study schedules and guided study plans.<br /><br />Monday, 2/8/10<br />12:15 - 1 PM and 5:30 - 6 PM<br />Room 216Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-84688192755225215572010-01-31T07:03:00.000-08:002010-01-31T07:05:23.818-08:00Peer Mentoring ProgramMSL First-Years!<br /><br />The peer mentoring program is up and running for this semester.<br /><br />Get invaluable insights and advice from a peer mentor assigned to you! Please email ursula at mslaw.edu if you'd like to be matched up with an upper-level student mentor.Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-45073920380402918272010-01-27T15:35:00.000-08:002010-01-27T15:38:15.659-08:00First-Year Exam Skills Seminar: Outlining and Organizing Course Information this Saturday at 11 AM!* Find out about outlining techniques<br />* Learn about flow charts and flash cards<br />* Explore various ways of culling the most important information from your course materials and organizing it for more efficient and effective study<br />* Learn about rule synthesis<br />* Torts and Contracts focus<br /><br />Saturday, 1/30<br /><br />11 AM<br /><br />Room 206Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-64761671556445264942010-01-23T11:35:00.000-08:002010-01-23T11:36:41.944-08:001L Case Briefing Seminar Mon, 1/25MSL First-Year Students: Case briefing seminar <br /><br />on Mon, 1/25 at 12:15-1 PM and 5:30-6 PM in room 216 <br /><br />Come learn about case briefing strategies and tips for culling the rule of law from a case.Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-82264704604789165802010-01-18T08:40:00.000-08:002010-01-18T08:43:55.190-08:003L Seminar: Approaching Your Last Semester and the Bar ExamGraduating students!<br /><br />* Are you wondering how to tackle the Comparison course?<br />* Need help with study tips, techniques and strategies that have worked for others and may work for you?<br />* Need a comprehensive checklist on everything you need to think about in approaching the bar exam in just a few short months?<br />* Would you like help with study plans and study schedules?<br /><br />Join us for a 3L Seminar on approaching your last semester and the bar exam:<br /><br />Wed, 1/20/10<br />12:15 PM - 1 PM and 5-6 PM<br />Room 216Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-40412074819707393382010-01-15T08:17:00.000-08:002010-01-15T08:19:33.197-08:00Welcome back! Spring 2010 First-Year ASP Schedules are upWelcome back MSL students! <br /><br />The Spring 2010 ASP events for first-year students are online:<br /><br />http://mslaw.edu/ExamPrep_Academic_Support_First.htm<br /><br />ASP is hosting practice exams on Torts, Contracts and Criminal Procedure, along with midterm and final exam reviews which will be co-sponsored by MSL's student organizations. In addition, attend the Monday 1L Seminars and Saturday Exam Skills Seminars, all of which will focus on study skills with a Torts/Contracts substantive focus. <br /><br />We are revamping the Peer Mentoring program: we will now match up first-year students individually with upper-level mentors, and mentoring will take place at the convenience of the mentor and mentee. If you'd like to be paired up with a mentor, please email ASP Director Ursula Furi-Perry at ursula @ mslaw.edu<br /><br />In addition, please take advantage of the individual academic tutoring we offer in the ASP office. To make an appointment for a Monday or Thursday time slot, please email.<br /><br />Have a wonderful semester and Happy New Year!Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-72480530236955689822009-12-07T10:20:00.000-08:002009-12-07T10:21:45.134-08:00Good Luck!Best of luck on Final Exams to all MSL students!Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-49933825039450124822009-11-28T08:13:00.000-08:002009-11-28T08:14:52.419-08:00ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 2L Practice ExamsWills & Trusts Practice Exam on Tues, 12/1 from 6-8 PM.<br /><br />Evidence Practice Exam on Wed, 12/2 from 11 AM - 1 PM and 6-8 PM.Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-12073181807612939822009-11-20T14:02:00.000-08:002009-11-20T14:03:08.584-08:00Final Exam Skills ReviewFirst-year students!<br /><br />Final Exam Skills Review<br /><br />Saturday, 11/21/09<br /><br />11 AM<br /><br />Room 206!Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-50429570262375635902009-11-13T10:45:00.001-08:002009-11-13T10:46:48.009-08:00BAR ESSAY SEMINAR on Saturday, 11/14/09!Join us for a Bar Essay Seminar Saturday, November 14th from 1 - 5 PM in Room 216!<br /><br />* Write three past MA bar essay questions and get personalized feedback on your essays;<br />* Learn techniques for paragraph construction, essay organization, issue spotting, and analytical writingUrsula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-77239466977847325042009-11-08T09:54:00.001-08:002009-11-08T09:55:11.313-08:001L Brown Bag: Final CheckFirst Year Students!<br /><br />Final Check: Getting Ready (to Get Ready) for Final Exams<br /><br />Monday, 11/9/09 <br /><br />12:15 - 1 PM and 5:30 - 6 PM<br /><br />Room 206Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-40792631815285906102009-11-01T11:17:00.000-08:002009-11-01T11:18:07.761-08:00Exam Skills and Exam Practice Seminar SATURDAY 11/7/09First-year exam skills and exam practice seminar<br /><br />Saturday, 11/7/09<br /><br />11 AM<br /><br />Room 206Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-15852371498052608132009-10-26T07:54:00.000-07:002009-10-26T07:55:29.983-07:00ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Bar Essay SeminarJoin us for a bar essay seminar on Wednesday, October 28th from 12:15 - 1 PM and 8:30 - 9 PM in Room 216!Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-35299441095285614532009-10-26T07:53:00.000-07:002009-10-26T07:54:45.695-07:00ACADEMIC SUPPORT First-Year Seminar: Beating Law School BurnoutFirst-Year Seminar: Beating Law School Burnout<br /><br />Monday, October 26th<br /><br />12:15 - 1 PM and 5:30 - 6 PM<br /><br />Room 206Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088004780778647774.post-82441933172142797902009-10-21T16:24:00.000-07:002009-10-21T16:25:55.895-07:00ACADEMIC SUPPORT: PROPERTY Practice Exam THIS Saturday 10/24/09!Join us for a Property Practice Exam on Saturday, October 24th at 11 AM in Room 206!<br /><br />* Issue spotting<br />* Review<br />* IRAC<br />* Writing skills helpUrsula Furi-Perry, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08283755033302724741noreply@blogger.com0